Synonyms: Clavaria cylindrica, Clavaria eburnea, Clavaria vermicularis, Xylaria albicans.
Common names: white worm coral, white spindles.
Russian name: Klavariya khrupkaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Clavaria fragilis, commonly known as fairy fingers, white worm coral, or white spindles, is a species of fungus in the family Clavariaceae. It is synonymous with Clavaria vermicularis. The fungus is the type species of the genus Clavaria and is a typical member of the clavarioid or club fungi. It produces tubular, unbranched, white basidiocarps (fruit bodies) that typically grow in clusters. The fruit bodies can reach dimensions of 15 cm (5.9 in) tall by 0.5 cm (0.2 in) thick. Clavaria fragilis is a saprobic species, growing in woodland litter or in old, unimproved grassland. It is widespread throughout temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere, but has also been reported from Australia and South Africa. The fungus is edible, but insubstantial and flavorless. There are several other small white coral-like fungi with which C. fragilis may be confused.
Clavaria fragilis is a fragile, white to pale yellow, club-shaped fungus that grows up to 5 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 mm thick. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically fruits from July to October in moist, grassy areas, wooded meadows, and along forest edges. In north-western Russia, it is commonly found in similar habitats, often associated with mosses, lichens, and low-growing vegetation. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, but its populations are often scattered and sporadic.
White worm coral mushrooms Clavaria fragilis (Clavaria vermicularis) from a greenhouse on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 30, 2017
ulitsa Professora Popova, 2к3, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022The fungus Clavaria fragilis was observed in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. Notably, white worm coral mushrooms (Clavaria fragilis or Clavaria vermicularis) were spotted in a greenhouse on a mushroom show at the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on September 30, 2017. This sighting suggests that the species can thrive in controlled environments, such as greenhouses. The observation highlights the presence of Clavaria fragilis in the region, potentially indicating its adaptability to local conditions. Further observations may be necessary to fully understand the distribution and habits of this fungus in north-western Russia. The sighting at the Botanic Gardens provides valuable information on the species' occurrence in a specific geographic area. This observation contributes to the understanding of Clavaria fragilis' ecology and distribution in Leningrad Oblast and beyond.
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